Office Organization Success

JUNE 2, 2011

Lately I have been doing a lot of travelling in my business but still want to stay connected to my clients and business. So today I’d like to share with you my top five remote working tools that allow me to get out of my office but still have access to all my “stuff” as though I’m sat in my office. Check out [link] for fr.ee

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Worxbee

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Every executive assistant needs a robust set of tools. Over the years, we’ve learned what tools you need to reach the top of your game. From task apps to full-blown project management tools, the software has never been easier for task management. Trello - Trello is a kanban (cards) style of project management tool.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 15, 2010

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 January, 2010 Calendar "ah ha" I was participating in a Harvard sponsored webinar with my boss the other day. One of the things they recommended to executives was to use their electronic calendar to leave themselves reminders. . -- Wait a minute! I guess he thought I needed the help.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2019

It says that the executive and organization truly value this assistant and want to give them the tools to help them be even more effective. And we continue to get more calls for this type of work. I love it when an executive is willing to make this kind of investment.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Try This Instead | Main | Be Smart About Using the Telephone » The Great Calendar Debate - Paper or Electronic - 21 Experts Weigh In We are in the home stretch of 2009 -- bring on 2010!!    One item frequently purchased at this time of year is a calendar or planner for the upcoming year. 

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Productivityist

JULY 3, 2023

It’s a valuable tool to free up time for what truly matters. Slow travel, whether walking or biking, offers a unique perspective. Keep your calendar for the broad strokes and your to-do list for the finer details. Both tools together can help turn intentions into actions. Leverage a tool like SavvyCal to save time.

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Allwork

AUGUST 30, 2022

Use a cultural calendar to avoid setting meetings on holidays. Tools such as Slack and Basecamp enable real-time collaboration so that important messages and feedback don’t fall through the cracks. Plan virtual “town hall” meetings where employees can be updated on important activities and results. Be cognizant of the time zones.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Recently, The Great Resignation has led more nonprofits to consider work sabbaticals as a tool to recruit and retain talented staff. We pushed the sabbatical back two years so that I could steer the organization through the pandemic and be able to travel safely. I live by my (multiple) alarms, to-do lists and calendar.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 22, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Using Microsoft Outlook Calendar Properly By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 Filed Under: Meetings , MS-Outlook , Organize , Productivity A re you trying to book a meeting with someone or a group of people? People are using their Microsoft Outlook calendars incorrectly.

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Office Organization Success

DECEMBER 12, 2011

However, this past year I have traveled an awful lot (both business and personal) and each time I travel I take my laptop with me. So, each time I travel I set up an email forward at my server to automatically forward all my emails to my Gmail account so that I can still access emails while I’m traveling.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Work With Stephanie « Link Lineup: Time Management, Org Tools, Focus Concentration and Top Mobil Phone Apps | Main | Are you Time-challenged Tim or Non-productive Nancy? » 12 Business Productivity Tools They Can Not Live Without! Then get in on this giveaway.   1. Thanks to Ellen Delap of Professional-Organizer.com 3.

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Productivityist

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Bunting about the life of a writer and the making of his ambitious new book, Crowdsourcing Paris: Memoirs of a Travel Adventure. HoneyBook is an online business management tool that organizes your client communications, bookings, contracts, and invoices – all in one place. This episode is brought to you by Woven Calendar.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 13, 2019

It says that the executive and organization truly value this assistant and want to give them the tools to help them be even more effective. And we continue to get more calls for this type of work. I love it when an executive is willing to make this kind of investment.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 8, 2017

Complex travel arrangements – flights, hotels, trains, visas. I begin each day by checking the directors calendars, then my ‘to do list’. I would be lost without the Microsoft Outlook calendar reminders, the Snipping Tool and Skyscanner! PA Support to our Group Leader and our Group Director. Processing expense claims.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 22, 2013

Whether you need to keep track of client appointments, executive meetings, or employee shifts, you can take advantage of online calendar apps to make scheduling easier. Cloud-based calendar software is available in a variety of formats and styles to make it easy to find a tool that meets the needs of your company.

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My EA Career

APRIL 26, 2023

The author devised a list of common responsibilities of an executive assistant, such as meeting preparations, note-taking, travel planning, and calendar management. Just as secretaries embraced new technologies, Administrative Professionals today should view AI as a tool that can augment your capabilities rather than replace them.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Work With Stephanie « Favorite Planning/Calendar Tool - Readers Speak Out | Main | Can You Define Social Media Clutter? Check out this great tool   If you are on Twitter, then I encourage you to consider this tool.  on using lists in social media, Formulalists found me and told me about their cool tool. 

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 24, 2015

Be sure to mark your calendar for April 1 – 30 and check out our daily informative and fun blogs. We want this to be a two-way conversation and the more you participate, the better chance you have of winning fantastic prizes. Feel free to respond to our blogs every day!

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Page Personnel

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Administrative assistants also often work closely with senior-level employees and executives to take care of organisational duties such as answering phones, booking meetings and making travel arrangements on their behalf. Clear communication skills – admin assistants absorb all the communications that executives haven’t time to deal with.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 12, 2015

Blocking his calendar to work on his projects. Talking about calendar and upcoming meetings. 2 Struggle: Assistant not getting time with executive to discuss day-to-day events, priorities, projects, travel, meeting, upcoming projects and more. #3 3 Struggle: Executive’s calendar. . #2 3 Struggle: Executive’s calendar.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 24, 2014

Team calendars. has been traveling the country presenting the features and benefits of SharePoint 2010 to help teams work better together. You’ll walk away from Mastering SharePoint Team Sites: Teamwork in Action understanding: • Basic elements: lists and libraries. Managing permissions. Creating basic workflows.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 2, 2015

Excellent calendaring skills. Positive, can-do attitude. Ability to prioritize. Accountable. Trustworthy. Ability to remain calm under pressure. Customer-service focused. Excellent time management skills. Good listener. Professional presence. Keeps delicate information private. Political knowledge.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 18, 2013

  Maybe you want to travel the world, or maybe you simply want to spend time outside at a local park. Top 10 Travel Tools On-the Go Entrepreneurs.   Here are my top 10 on the go mobile tools that let me roam free! Are you on the go with your business?  It really is possible. 

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 28, 2024

This resource is intended to equip you with the knowledge and tools to streamline the hiring process, ensuring a successful addition to your team. Today’s EAs are strategic partners who manage projects, make travel arrangements, and participate in high-level decision-making processes. What is the Role of an Executive Assistant?

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Office Dynamics

MAY 28, 2013

The client requested I speak on the following topics: calendar management and appointment scheduling, travel planning, setting priorities, organizing work space and tasks, and managing time. When you are scheduling meetings and travel, a good assistant will approach this holistically. We had such fun.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 8, 2017

Complex travel arrangements – flights, hotels, trains, visas. I begin each day by checking the directors calendars, then my ‘to do list’. I would be lost without the Microsoft Outlook calendar reminders, the Snipping Tool and Skyscanner! PA Support to our Group Leader and our Group Director. Processing expense claims.

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C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 3, 2023

C-Suite Assistants can find you an EA who can provide crucial support using digital platforms and tools that seamlessly connect your organization across time zones to optimize operations. This brings an abundance of digital communication, virtual meetings, and remote team coordination for a new way of collaborating.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 23, 2014

I have written a lot about diary management over the years, which is not surprising when you think assistants spend at the very least a third of their day organising their manager’s calendars. Prior to confirming a meeting in the calendar always look at what your boss has schedule either side of the meeting.

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Jen Lawrence

OCTOBER 12, 2020

When we think about task management tools, we consider all the ways they can help us work better, faster, more efficiently. But have you ever looked at your favorite tool and considered how you could use it to improve your life ? Travel Planning. Then view the board in Calendar mode – boom! Get my template here!

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Jen Lawrence

OCTOBER 12, 2020

When we think about task management tools, we consider all the ways they can help us work better, faster, more efficiently. But have you ever looked at your favorite tool and considered how you could use it to improve your life ? Travel Planning. Then view the board in Calendar mode – boom! Recipes + Meal Planning.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2016

Mobility is changing how we work and live; blending personal and professional lives, apps and tools needed to work well across different devices, and employees expect—and are expected—to work from anywhere. A free Google app which includes a suite of productivity tools similar to Microsoft Office. Know Your Mobile Device.

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C-Suite Assistants

JANUARY 12, 2021

Far too much rests on your shoulders to let calendar planning, telephone calls, travel booking, and other administrative responsibilities interfere with your performance. With tools such as email, voicemails, and mobile devices, you may wonder whether personal assistants are worth the cost. Are Personal Assistants Worth It?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 17, 2011

  There are a number of great tools out on the web that help you remember the events in your life that you don't want to forget.  " BarbMcMahon :  Steph:  I really like Google calendar - nothing fancy, but easy to use and it emails reminders of birthdays, etc.   Get your calendar on the go. 

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 13, 2008

Home About Me Advertise A Great Outlook: Adding Holidays to Microsoft Outlook By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Outlook , Organize D o you often wonder how you can add your countrys holidays into your calendar in Microsoft Outlook ? In the Calendar Options section, click Add Holidays.

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Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 23, 2013

You see, for the past several years, I’ve been using a variety of tech tools to help organize my life and work—appointments, tasks, projects and more. In theory, electronic tools are always in your pocket or just a click away—whether on your phone, tablet, or laptop. But now, I’m back to paper (sort of). Always at your fingertips.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

A stellar Executive Assistant must think of every detail for every function such as calendar management, travel planning, meeting preparation and execution, and e-mail management. These people are naïve, to say the least. A true Executive Assistants must do over 100 things well. Those are just the fundamentals.

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Executive Assistant Breakthrough

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Managing up is an essential tool to have in your executive assistant toolkit. Adding value beyond your reporting level is one of the fastest ways to open doors to cool stuff, such as: travel promotions & raises flexibility of your hours and work location. You see her calendar. You know his travel preferences.

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